With soft, white sands, swaying coconut palms, and crystal-clear lagoons, the beaches of the Maldives are unmatched. While none will disappoint, here are a few shorefronts that promise an enchanting tropical escape.
Sea of Stars
Located on Vaadhoo Island, this particular beach becomes an enchanting spectacle as night falls. Thanks to bioluminescent plankton washing up on shore, Vaadhoo’s beach is illuminated by millions of glowing blue microorganisms, painting a scene that resembles a “sea of stars”.
Embhoodoo Lagoon
Just steps from luxurious beach villas in Maldives, the shoreline that circles SO/ Maldives offers a relaxing beach experience with a touch of luxury. With two beach clubs and a bar right by the pristine white sandbar, this spot is perfect if you’re looking to do more than make sandcastles.
Bikini Beach (Guraidhoo)
On the quiet local island of Guraidhoo, this bikini beach is one of the few public beaches with a lax dress code. Offering a blend between local and western culture, here, visitors can sunbathe in bikinis without the need to go to another resort.
Thundi Beach
Far from the resorts and bustling towns, Thundi Beach offers solitude unlike any other. Located on the remote island of Fulhadhoo, this local beach is a dreamy landscape of white sands, warm shallow waters, and virtually no one else in sight.

